Global Research & Internship Program

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Annabella Tian

Contact Ask Me About… A unique part of my experience has been the opportunity to study abroad in both Asia and Europe, each offering a distinctly different perspective on the world. In Singapore, I connected more deeply with my cultural roots, surrounded by the rich Chinese heritage present in the country. Through the structured GRIP…

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Cosette Burrese

Contact Ask Me About… My Experience Abroad Studying abroad in Korea supported my academic and professional goals by immersing me in the environment I had long studied through my coursework up to this point. I’ve previously explored Korea’s economic development, soft power, and corporate structure in classes. Living and studying in Seoul brought these concepts…

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Become a GRIP Intern Host Organization

We invite your company or organization from around the world to learn more about how you can host outstanding Penn students who are eager to contribute to your organization’s mission.

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Why everyone should go abroad at least once

Global experiences like my summer in Buenos Aires, Argentina, are essential because they challenge us to step outside of our comfort zones, adapt to unfamiliar environments, and gain a deeper understanding of different cultures. Living and working in a foreign country provides a unique opportunity to develop skills that are increasingly important in today’s interconnected…

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Grip Blog Submissions

Documenting and blogging about your internship experience is an important component of the GRIP program.

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Ambassadors

Penn Abroad Ambassadors serve as a point of contact for interested students, assist with events, and speak on student panels. Ambassadors also have the opportunity to suggest or host events in their campus communities and are invited to apply to become a Penn Abroad Leader each year. 

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Faruk Ecirli

Contact Ask me about… Other students should ask me, “How was it like not being home for almost 6 months?” As an international student studying in the US, I have navigated the complexities of being away from home for extended periods, but this year was particularly unique. I had not been back home since after…

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Chloe Hunt

Contact Ask Me About… My Experience Abroad An experience that I imagined would only further my professional attention towards a career in international diplomacy, my time in Argentina completely shook my perspective on work, life, and diversion, forcing me to embrace the unknown. Not only did I have an internship that complemented much of my…

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Gabriella Gibson

Contact Email: Ask me about… My Experience Abroad: As a marketing concentration, my time abroad allowed me to explore what a career in marketing might look like while also providing me with the opportunity to experience life in a new country. In Sydney, I worked as a recruitment consultant, where I had responsibilities such as…

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Lucas Lee

Contact Ask me about… My Experience Abroad: The Business in Sydney program paired me with the University of Sydney Business School’s Business Insights Program (SBI). As opposed to the prototypical format of research programs, SBI produces managerial findings in the format of podcasts, infographics, academic modules, and papers. This gave me the opportunity to develop…